January 15/12 22:57 pm - Cyclocross Masters World Championships: Day Four results

Posted by Editoress on 01/15/12

UCI Cyclocross Masters World Championships Day 4 in Louisville, Kentucky

Americans Claim Six More Gold Medals, Great Britain Two

Racing concluded today at the 2012 UCI Masters World Championships today with six more Americans claiming the top step of the podium with Great Britain claiming two Gold Medals out of eight.

With conditions changing throughout the day, the Women 50-54 took to the course while it was still covered in a coating of snow and frozen ruts. Karen Brems (Team Rambuski Law - USA) claimed victory, followed by Kris Walker (Contender Bicycles - USA) and Ruth Sherman (Corning/ No-Tubes - USA) rounded out the podium.

As the day progressed the frozen ruts gave way to perfect muddy conditions under sunny skies. Glen Norton (Team Redline -USA) claimed the first Gold for the men today in the 60-64 division ahead of Fred Wittwer (Alan North America Cycling Team - USA) and Greg Pautsch (Planet Bike - USA) .

The American's lock on the top step of the podium was broken when Great Britains's Victor Barnett (Welland Valley CC) stormed to victory in the 65-69 group ahead of John Elgart (Webcor/ Alto Velo - USA) and James Wagner (Cycle Therapy- USA).

The women had the marquis spot on the day's schedule racing the final two contests of the day in perfect 'cross conditions. Katrina Dowidchuk (Team Tbb/Deep Blue - USA) stormed to victory ahead of Kimberly Flynn (US Stove - USA) and Margel Abel (Tough Girls Cycling - USA) in the 40-44 division.

The final race of the 2012 Masters Worlds was a battle for dominance for the 45-49 Women's division. Shannon Gibson (Stan's No Tubes - USA) won ahead of Lori Cooke (Cycle Lodge - USA) and Jennifer Maxwell (Van Dessel Factory Team - USA) made up huge ground to go from 6th to claim the third step of the podium.